Anthropic's Daniela Amodei says AI girlfriends and boyfriends are a 'terrible use of AI'
Anthropic President Daniela Amodei warned that AI romantic partners could worsen loneliness and push people further away from human relationships.
Anthropic's President Daniela Amodei has spoken out against AI-driven romantic relationships, warning that they could deepen loneliness by replacing genuine human connections. Speaking on a prerecorded interview for the Think Health conference, Amodei said AI girlfriends and boyfriends are a "terrible use of AI" that should not be pursued.
She argued that such AI companions risk driving people further apart from one another, echoing concerns about social media's impact on face-to-face interactions and online quarrels. Amodei emphasized the importance of maintaining human relationships, stating that Claude, Anthropic's chatbot, "can never be your manager or your therapist or your partner."
Despite some positive anecdotes from users, she maintained that AI should focus on assisting with repetitive or isolating tasks, freeing people to spend more time with friends, family, and romantic partners.
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